6:24 PM,
Oct. 18, 2012

Former Rutgers and Philadelphia Eagles tight end L.J. Smith while he was at Rutgers during a game in 2000.

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One of the most prolific pass-catching tight ends in Rutgers football history is going to watch his alma mater play in person Saturday afternoon for the first time in several years. Only instead of standing on the Scarlet-clad visitor's sideline he is going to be mixed into the crowd of Temple supporters.

Despite a 10-year age difference, L.J. Smith and his younger brother Nate Smith, a second-year freshman linebacker for Temple, share a bond close enough to overpower all other ties.

"If Rutgers is doing well I'm happy, but if Temple is doing well I'm happier," said L.J., who was a two-time ...